New Mexico State University
Location
New Mexico | United States
Job description
Position Title: Program Coord
Employee Classification: Program Coord
College/Division: Cooperative Extension Service
Department: 311100-EXTENSN ECONOMICS
Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants
Location: Cooperative
Extension Locations
Offsite Location (if applicable): San Juan County, McKinley County and Cibola County.
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $16.05
Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
Exempt or Non-Exempt : Non-Exempt
Summary: The Department of Extension Economics is
looking for a Program Coordinator to assist in The Conservation Planning Program is a NMSU CES/Dine' College LGO Navajo Sustainable
Agriculture Project collaborative to assist Navajo farmers and ranchers in the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Northern and Eastern Agency.
Classification Summary: Plans and coordinates the day-to-day fiscal, administrative, and operational activities
of a narrowly defined funded program/project or set of funded activities. The program/project is usually focused to a single purpose, may be
scientific, research, educational, or service oriented, and may exist as a discreetly funded subset of an integrated, grant-funded program
activity.Provides administrative support in the development, implementation, and marketing of program/project function.
Classification Standard Duties: Programs are usually self-funded and/or grant-funded from a major funding source
or series of funding sources. Duties typically include grant planning and administration, budget management and control, program
implementation and administration, internal and external operational/administrative liaison, program marketing, and reporting.Serves as a
principal liaison between students, faculty, staff, other departments, and/or external constituencies on day-to-day programmatic,
operational, and administrative issues; facilitates seminars, meetings, special projects, and problem resolution. Coordinates activities of
support staff, consultants, faculty, and/or volunteers engaged in implementation and administration of program objectives. Monitors and
administers program/project revenues and expenses; may develop or participate in the development of funding proposals for the program.
Writes, edits, and coordinates development of course catalogs, promotional materials, educational materials, training manuals, newsletters,
and/or brochures, as appropriate to the program. Collects and analyzes data; prepares scheduled and special reports; maintains
program/project records and statistical information. Performs or delegates clerical and administrative support tasks, including creation,
typing, and editing of program correspondence, purchasing documents, reports, program handbooks, and other publications. Assists with grant
and/or proposal writing as appropriate to the objectives and funding nature of the program; may participate in other fundraising activities.
May perform specialized activities of a programmatic nature in direct support of the accomplishment of program objectives and
protocol.Oversees the supervision of personnel which includes: work allocation, training, promotion and enforcement of internal procedures
and controls and problem resolution;evaluates performance and makes recommendations for personnel actions;motivates employees to achieve
peak productivity and performance. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Required Education, Experience,
Certification/License, Equivalency Required Education:Bachelor's degree in a related field.; Required Experience:No previous
work experience required.; Equivalency:An Associate's degree and two (2) years of related experience; or, four (4) years of related
experience may substitute for the Bachelor's degree.; Required Certification/License:
Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities KNOWLEDGE:Knowledge of communication principles, media, and marketing techniques. Knowledge of finance, accounting,
budgeting, and cost control procedures.; SKILLS:Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a
wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications. Records
maintenance skills. Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities. Advanced writing and editorial skills. Clerical, word
processing, and/or office skills.; ABILITIES:Ability to interact with students, faculty and/or staff in a team environment. Ability to
gather and analyze statistical data and generate reports. Ability to lead and train staff and/or students. Ability to make
administrative/procedural decisions and judgments. Ability to coordinate and organize meetings and/or special events.
Job
Duties and Responsibilities - The Program Coordinator plans and manages on a day-to-day basis the program activities
including coordinating with BIA Northern and Eastern Agency Natural Resource Department staff and Grazing, Farm Board, and Chapter House
officials to identify and recruit Navajo producers to participate in the program.
- The Program Coordinator trains and supervises
the program's conservation planning technicians who assist producers acquire and enter data and information into the required BIA
conservation plan template.
The Program Coordinator and the BIA Northern and Eastern Agency Natural Resource Department staff
collaborate in reviewing and making necessary changes in draft conservation plans to ensure the completeness and accuracy of the information
in the plan prior to final submission.
- The Program Coordinator develops and delivers educational workshops for program producers on
farming and ranching "best practices" for inclusion in the goals and strategies section of their BIA conservation plans. The Program
Coordinator collaborates with USDA, Navajo Nation, and other resource providers to develop and provide orientation sessions for producers
holding valid BIA grazing and land use permits on the "steps" to be taken to apply for financial and other assistance.
- The
Program Coordinator monitors daily the program's activities and takes necessary corrective actions to achieve the program's goals.
Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of and experience in Navajo farming and ranching philosophy,
traditions, and practices; Knowledge of and experience meeting the requirements to receive a valid Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
grazing/land use permit; Knowledge of and experience working with BIA Northern and Eastern Agency Natural Resource Department staff, and
Grazing, Farm Board, and Chapter House officials; Knowledge of and experience seeking to meet USDA, Navajo Nation, and other resource
provider program requirements to apply and qualify for financial assistance and technical assistance; Experience training and supervising
field technicians.
Preferred language: Navajo, fluent in Navajo
Special Requirements of the Position Department Contact: Michael Patrick, (575) 646-5682,
[email protected] Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon external funding
Bargaining Unit Eligibility:
This is a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)
If Not a Standard Work Schedule: Working Conditions and Physical Effort Environment: Work is normally performed in
a typical interior/office work environment.
Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.
Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for
more than four (4) hours per day.
Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
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